MPC X SE + MPC Key 61 = Double Capabililty? Maybe?

Hey all. I'm a forum noob but have been using the MPC X line for a few years, most recently upgraded to the MPC X SE. I record and produce almost exclusively with the MPC X SE and then mix/master on my Mac but definitely prefer the standalone MPC hardware environment to mouse/keyboard/DAW. All of that said, I'm running into some limitations with the 8 audio track ceiling and also have need to upgrade my controller keyboard at the same time (I'm currently using an Arturia Keystep Pro and just can't myself to love small keys). My thought was this, despite the added expense, as I know I can get a really great controller keyboard for much less money, is it possible to sync an MPC Key 61 to my MPC X SE and essentially double the audio tracks to 16? I can't seem to find much in the way of reference to this around the internet aside from several people saying the whole endeavor would be a waste of money but I use as many analog audio tracks as I do MIDI tracks so for me, being able to record 10-12 audio tracks along with 10-12 MIDI tracks would be absolutely killer. Is this something that can be done? And if so, can it be done fairly easily? I have no idea if Akai built any of this into the MPC OS so I figured this would be the best place to ask.

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

The hacked OS can give you more audio tracks. Maybe try that first. If you get the Key61, you can send the outs of the it into the XSE. If have a audio interface you can connect it to the X & connect the keys to that.

Thanks for the reply. Which hacked OS? A google search brings up a few.

Why not just put an audio track in a drum program? Then you'll have the ability to free up as many new audio tracks as you need. You could sync 2 MPC devices but it won't be a seamless experience. If you have the MPCX SE, you should be able to handle having lots of tracks in drum programs very easily. Or as mentioned you can use the modded OS to bypass the track limit. Check out Facebook MPC hackers\modders group or Hakai custom firmware group for more detailed info on modding.